Senior Legal Professional for Planning and Environmental Matters

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeePlanner Full time $120,000 - $170,000
Legal Counsel for Planning and Environment Services

As a seasoned legal professional, you have the opportunity to lead one of our busiest planning and environment litigation practices in Queensland. This role involves working closely with an established team that handles court attendance and conducts proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court.

This is an exciting chance to take your career to the next level by building your reputation while achieving a better work-life balance. You will be responsible for demonstrating leadership and accountability for the performance and outcomes of the work area. This includes taking a leadership role with respect to corporate deliverables and branch performance against established corporate, performance, and business outcomes.

You will provide high-quality legal advice on complex issues and offer mentorship and coaching to the planning and environment group within City Legal's Planning and Development Team. This role also involves supporting the Senior Legal Counsel–Planning and Development and the Group Executive & General Counsel of Governance and Legal Services.

  • Provide specialist legal skills, advocacy, and advice on critical and sensitive issues to Council
  • Lead, manage, and advise on various planning and environment matters on behalf of Brisbane City Council
  • Deliver legal services with respect to planning and infrastructure matters and manage a specialist team

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Must be admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and hold a current Practicing Certificate from the Queensland Law Society
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in local government and planning law, especially in the conduct of Planning and Environment Court litigation
  • Strong advocacy skills, with the ability to represent Council in Court and lead negotiations
  • High-level communication skills and the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders

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